Brancker, Henry Paul

Date of death:: March 27th, 1942
Buried on:: Commonwealth War Graves Oud-Leusden (Rusthof)
Plot: 13. Row: 2. Grave: 24.
Nationality:: British

Biography

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Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Pilot Officer
Unit:: No. 18 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:: July 18th, 1941

Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Flying Officer
Unit:: No. 114 (Hong Kong) Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:: January 23rd, 1942

"In December, 1941, a low level attack was made on the enemy aerodrome at Herdla. Despite the difficult contour of the Norwegian coastline, the exact target was skilfully located and, according to plan, was heavily and accurately bombed. Hits were scored on both runways, the wireless station and on several aircraft on the ground. The skilful and courageous leadership of Wing Commander Jenkins, so ably assisted by his observer, Flying Officer Brancker, both of whom devoted much forethought to the planning of the flight, was largely responsible for the complete success achieved."

Second DFC received as bar